05/12/2010
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"I have with me this American flag that I believe our protocol people have."
"The United States and Japan reaffirmed the importance of the U.S. extended deterrence to maintain regional security."
"Our Alliance today is the linchpin of peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region and an increasingly comprehensive global partnership."
"We are dedicated to working together with our allies and partners in the international community to focus international attention on and improve the deplorable human rights situation in North Korea."